Porsche Boxster and Cayman named 2013 World Performance
Car

Third generation roadster takes top honors

ATLANTA--March
28, 2013: At a ceremony hosted by Bridgestone Corporation at the
New York Auto Show this morning, the Porsche Boxster and Cayman were named
the 2013 World Performance Car.

The World Car Awards (WCA) are presented annually in four categories
‚€“ Car Design, Green Car, Performance Car and Car of the Year.
Winners are determined by an international panel of 66 automotive
journalists from 23 countries. Jurors are appointed by the World Car
Steering Committee based on automotive expertise, experience, credibility
and influence.

"To be chosen as the winner of the World Performance Car by this global
jury is extremely rewarding," said Detlev von Platen, president and CEO of
Porsche Cars North America. "The new Boxster is a serious sports car and
has become a worldwide success. Its brother, the new Cayman, is launching
this month and has already captivated sports car enthusiasts around the
world."

Since the inception of the World Car of the Year Awards, Porsche has won
World Performance Car twice; for the 911 (2012) and for the Cayman
(2006).

The third-generation Boxster / Cayman is the latest mid-engine offering
from Porsche. †Completely redesigned, it is lighter, more powerful and
more fuel efficient than its predecessor. A longer wheelbase and larger
wheels enhance the driving experience.

Delivering 265 and 315 hp respectively, the 2.7-liter Boxster and
3.4-liter Boxster S are available with a six-speed manual or seven-speed
dual-clutch Porsche-Doppelkupplingsgetriebe (PDK) automatic transmission.
The Boxster is available from $49,500 and the
Boxster S from $60,900, not including a $950 destination charge.

The Cayman is powered by a 2.7-liter engine with 275 hp; with the Sport
Chrono package it accelerates from a standstill to 60 mph in 5.1 seconds.
The 3.4-liter engine in the Cayman S produces 325 hp; with PDK and the
Sport Chrono package it sprints from 0-60 mph in 4.4 seconds. The car will
arrive in dealerships next month starting at $52,600 for the Cayman and $63,800 for the Cayman S, not including a
destination charge of $950.